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General

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Series

Pro 94Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-pro-series/lenovo-pro-9i-gen-11-aura-edition-16-inch-intel/83u90001usRead 5 October 2026Marketed North American Pro 9i name. Yoga Pro 9i is an international family name with additional configurations, not an inherited variant.

Surface Laptop Studio7Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2021/09/22/introducing-new-surface-products-built-for-windows-11Read 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

83U90001US1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Live exact Model Configurations table rendered in browser. Only US 83U90001US, Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5050, 32 GB, 1 TB, 2.8K OLED and Windows 11 Pro is represented. RTX 5060, RTX 5070 and 3.2K Tandem OLED configurations are excluded.

A1Y-000015Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US A1Y-00001, Platinum, 11370H/RTX 3050 Ti 16 GB/512 GB, Windows 11 Home. Current sale availability not claimed.

GTIN / EAN

1992727851871Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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22 September 20217Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2021/09/22/introducing-new-surface-products-built-for-windows-11Read 5 October 2026Maker September 22 first-generation announcement. Starts at $1599.99 for i5 is not selected i7 launch price.

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (RTX 4050)15Reviewengadget.com/microsofts-surface-laptop-studio-2-has-a-13th-gen-intel-cpu-and-rtx-40-series-gpu-options-152547778.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget calls the Surface Laptop Studio 2 the sequel to the Surface Laptop Studio and compares it to its predecessor.16Press articlepcworld.com/article/2084157/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-review.htmlRead 23 October 2026PCWorld's review describes the Surface Laptop Studio 2 as the successor to the first-generation Surface Laptop Studio.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

US5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Thunder Grey1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Platinum5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Segment

Creator4Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-pro-series/lenovo-pro-9i-gen-11-aura-edition-16-inch-intel/83u90001usRead 5 October 2026Maker family page calls this a creative laptop and identifies creative work as its purpose.

Creator1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original October 2021 first-generation fact sheet: creative canvas for drawing/sketching, build apps, edit video and render animations. Consumer i7/RTX 3050 Ti hardware.

Form factor

Clamshell3Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/lenovo_pro_9_16/user_guide/en/index.htmlRead 5 October 2026Front/base/side views show a conventional hinged clamshell, without convertible claim.

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Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

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Width323.28Depth228.32Thickness (max)18.94mm(12.7 × 9 × 0.7 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-laptop-studio/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Spec-Sheet-Portrait.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker same first-generation hardware metric dimensions. Business OS/security rows excluded. Across-screen width, front-to-back depth and closed height.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.9kg(4.2 lb)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Starting at 1.90 kg. Approximate maker laboratory figure, not weighed retail unit.

1.8202kg(4 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original i7 row publishes 1,820.2 g laptop mass. i5 and rounded retailer mass excluded.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

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Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

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Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026MIL-STD-810H military test passed, 21 test items. No claim to every procedure.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

14.36in(36.5 cm)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-laptop-studio/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Spec-Sheet-Portrait.pdfRead 5 October 2026Footnote 3 explicitly 14.36-inch full rectangle, actual viewable area smaller. Rounded 14.4 headline excluded.

Native resolution

2880 × 1800px1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

2400 × 1600px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Pixel density

212.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

200.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

OLED1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

IPS10Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/03/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact i7-11370H / RTX 3050 Ti /16 GB /512 GB review, Display section states LCD IPS. Maker service guide has one common Platinum AB-cover Display Assembly I85-00001 for first-generation model 1964, not different memory-tier screens.

Backlight

None (self-emissive)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 4-5 exact 2.8K OLED is self-emissive. 3.2K Tandem OLED values excluded.

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Glossy10Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/03/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-reviewRead 7 October 2026Display/body section explicitly names a glossy finish. Exact i7/16 GB/512 GB unit. No matte option transferred from another generation.

Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Stylus

Included1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact Pen row selects Lenovo Yoga Pen Gen 2 in Luna Grey. A separately optional pen case is excluded.

Supported3Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-featuresRead 5 October 2026Surface Slim Pen 2 sold separately, original guide and fact sheet. MPP and tactile signals depend on compatible apps/Windows 11.

Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

ALenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2880	1800	120

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio (RTX 3050 Ti)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2400	1600	120

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker native 2400x1600 panel supports up to 120 Hz. No VRR inferred from manual switching or later Windows dynamic refresh.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

500nits1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact panel 500 nits typical, identified as SDR typical in the platform sheet.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

1,100nits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 exact 2.8K panel: 1100 nits HDR peak, 500 nits SDR typical. The different Tandem panel has other brightness claims and is excluded.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact panel 100% sRGB claim. Gamut method unstated. Its separate unqualified 100% P3 claim is not relabelled DCI-P3.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%4Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-pro-series/lenovo-pro-9i-gen-11-aura-edition-16-inch-intel/83u90001usRead 5 October 2026Exact System Specs Display row for the retained 2.8K panel explicitly says 100% DCI-P3. This source names DCI-P3 directly, unlike the unqualified P3 in PSREF. The maker does not specify a measurement method.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

99%1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact panel 99% Adobe RGB claim. Gamut method unstated.

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HDR certification

DisplayHDR True Black 10001Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact Color Calibration row explicitly lists X-Rite factory colour calibration and TCON calibration.

Yes5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Dolby Vision section explicitly factory-calibrated display.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 386H1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Intel Core i7-11370H1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

ALenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	2.1	4.9
Efficiency	8	1.6	3.7
Low-power efficiency	4	1.6	3.5

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 Core Ultra 9 386H row: four P cores, eight E cores and four LP E cores. Separate base/max frequencies retained.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio (RTX 3050 Ti)

Count	Max clock (GHz)
4	4.8

Source6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196655/intel-core-i711370h-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz-with-ipu/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Four homogeneous cores, maximum single-core turbo 4.8 GHz. No later P/E classification imposed. Configurable base clocks and TDP not stored as laptop limits.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

161Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

86Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196655/intel-core-i711370h-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz-with-ipu/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

18MB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

12MB5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Performance table explicitly L3 Cache 12 MB, separate L2 excluded.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

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10nm6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196655/intel-core-i711370h-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz-with-ipu/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly 10 nm SuperFin. Chip graphics eligibility not treated as laptop enabled integrated GPU.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

50TOPS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Yes5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

GPU brand

NVIDIA1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

8GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

4GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original consumer i7 RTX 3050 Ti row explicitly dedicated 4 GB GDDR6. Shared system RAM excluded.

Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

100W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 installed RTX 5050 row explicitly states 100 W TGP. Dynamic Boost split and mode are unstated.

50W10Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/03/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 16 GB/512 GB review Hardware section: GPU TDP is limited to 50W. Refers to configured laptop graphics limit, not generic RTX 3050 Ti range or measured AC input. No separately stated Dynamic Boost amount.

Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

2,662MHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 RTX 5050 row explicitly lists 2662 MHz boost clock, not the RTX 5060 or RTX 5070 value.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 exact 386H row: Intel Graphics.

Intel Iris Xe Graphics11Measurementprincipledtechnologies.com/microsoft/Surface-Laptop-Studio-comparison-science-0522.pdfRead 7 October 2026Science report PDF page 3 Table 5: exact three i7-11370H / RTX 3050 Ti /16 GB /512 GB Windows 11 Home systems, Integrated Graphics Model number Intel Iris Xe Graphics. No chip eligibility inferred.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

32GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

16GB5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

LPDDR4X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

7,467MT/s1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

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Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Memory Slots row explicitly says soldered memory, no slots, dual-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

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Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

32GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact Max Memory row says 32 GB soldered, not upgradable. Family 64 GB purchases are different board configurations.

32GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-laptop-studio/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Spec-Sheet-Portrait.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker purchase maximum 32 GB. Footnote 6 explicitly matching i7/RTX 3050 Ti 32 GB test unit, same CPU/GPU as selected 16 GB. Not customer upgrades.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

1TB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact installed 1 TB converted to decimal 1000 GB.

512GB5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

NVMe SSD5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact installed 512 GB M.2 NVMe SSD. No PCIe generation inferred.

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

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Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

ALenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2242	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	No

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact table and current platform sheet identify occupied 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot and empty 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot. The second socket also supports 2242 drives, without creating another connector. General manual slot 1 PCIe 4.0/5.0 wording does not establish PCIe 5.0 for this exact SKU.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio (RTX 3050 Ti)

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes

Source5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact A1Y-00001 table: one installed 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD. Combined with Model 1964 service guide single receptacle, supports PCIe/NVMe interface and occupied state. Alternate 2230/2280 lengths do not create extra slots.12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Studio%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 31-32 rSSD procedure: one motherboard connector accepts longer 2280 and shorter 2230 on a bracket. Longest supported form factor stored once. Selected base has its installed 512 GB NVMe module. No PCIe generation inferred.

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

ALenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum peripheral power (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / DisplayPort 2.1	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	15
USB-A	USB 10Gbps	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available	4.5
USB-A	USB 10Gbps (Always On)	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available	10
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	UHS-II	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact physical protocols and quantities retained. USB-C maximum charging input omitted because current family PDF claims 245 W Lenovo protocol while original complete manual specifies 140 W. Both agree standard USB PD 65-100 W, retained only in notes.3Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/lenovo_pro_9_16/user_guide/en/index.htmlRead 5 October 2026Left view: Slim Tip, HDMI, two USB-C and audio. Right view: SD and two USB-A. Specifications confirm TB4/USB4 40 Gbps. USB-C output is 5 V x 3 A = 15 W. Regular USB-A output is 5 V x 0.9 A = 4.5 W. Always On output is 5 V x 2 A = 10 W. USB-C highest proprietary input is unresolved because manual 140 W conflicts with current PDF 245 W. The supplied 170 W adapter uses Slim Tip.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio (RTX 3050 Ti)

Type	Version	Count	Thunderbolt or USB4
USB-C	USB4 / Thunderbolt 4	2	Thunderbolt 4
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available
Other	Surface Connect	1	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Two physical USB-C with USB4 and Thunderbolt 4, headset and Surface Connect. Unpublished USB input and output watts omitted.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

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Wi-Fi module

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BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact current SKU says 5.4. Family hardware-ready 6.0 wording does not establish active 6.0 operation.

5.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Cellular

No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

English (US)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 20264Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-pro-series/lenovo-pro-9i-gen-11-aura-edition-16-inch-intel/83u90001usRead 5 October 2026Exact fully rendered keyboard configuration explicitly English (US).

QWERTY1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Single colour4Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-pro-series/lenovo-pro-9i-gen-11-aura-edition-16-inch-intel/83u90001usRead 5 October 2026Exact fully rendered System Specs Keyboard row: White Backlit, Eclipse Black, English (US). White denotes single-colour illumination, distinct from keycap colour.

Single colour10Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/03/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-reviewRead 7 October 2026Keyboard section explicitly says LED backlight in white. Exact 16 GB/512 GB model, not an assumption from the word backlit.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.5mm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 Input Device: key travel 1.5 mm.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

Width150Height95mm(5.9 × 3.7 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 Force Pad: 95 x 150 mm. Physical width 150 mm, depth 95 mm. Haptic or mechanical type omitted because manual haptic description applies only to selected models and exact configuration does not identify that mechanism.

Width120Height80mm(4.7 × 3.1 in)10Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/03/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-reviewRead 7 October 2026Body and touchpad sections explicitly give 120 mm wide and 80 mm front-to-back depth. This becomes height in the flat pad object. Not a photo estimate.

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

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Haptic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Precision Haptic touchpad.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

5.0MP1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

1080p Full HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-featuresRead 5 October 2026Original guide identifies separate Windows Hello and front-facing cameras.

Webcam privacy

Electronic kill switch3Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/lenovo_pro_9_16/user_guide/en/index.htmlRead 5 October 2026Right view camera switch disables/enables the built-in camera. Electronic kill switch, not a lens cover.

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

61Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Six physical drivers explicitly listed: four 2 W dual-side woofers and two 2 W tweeters.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Quad Omnisonic speakers: four physical speakers.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

12W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Sum of six explicitly rated 2 W drivers, 12 W. Channel count is not substituted.

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Audio features

Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Dolby Atmos, Voice Clarity2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-laptop-studio/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Spec-Sheet-Portrait.pdfRead 5 October 2026Dolby Atmos requires encoded audio. Voice Clarity requires Windows 11 and may require Windows update, footnote 12. Consumer maker hardware table corroborates feature.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact PSREF Microphone row says 4x Array and the platform sheet says Quad-microphone array. These precise technical counts take precedence over the maker System Specs camera row Dual Microphone wording.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original dual physical Studio Mics.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

92.5Wh1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact table and complete manual both give 92.5 Wh. This takes precedence over the launch article rounded 92 Wh. Manual calls the capacity typical or average in its test environment, distinct from a product-label rated value.

58Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-laptop-studio/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Spec-Sheet-Portrait.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker nominal 58 Wh, minimum 56.3 excluded. Matching original consumer hardware table agrees.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

170W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

102W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original i7 box explicitly 102 W supply with separate 7 W USB-A charging output. Retailer 95 W is main laptop output, not total adapter rating. Laptop accepted input not inferred.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

Proprietary1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Proprietary5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact General table main 95 W supply with Barrel/Proprietary. Original maker box 102 W total including 7 W USB-A output.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

24Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-pro-series/lenovo-pro-9i-gen-11-aura-edition-16-inch-intel/83u90001usRead 5 October 2026Exact maker page thermal section explicitly states Lenovo X Power with dual fans. This establishes two physical internal cooling fans. Its unscoped 130 W TDP wording is not treated as a configured CPU or simultaneous CPU/GPU limit.

210Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/03/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-reviewRead 7 October 2026Hardware/cooling paragraph explicitly says the corporate internal image shows two turbine-type fans. Exact selected i7/16GB/512GB review. Official service guide independently names left and right Fan FPCs, so two is a physical fan count, not merely connector count.12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Studio%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 54 motherboard removal step 6 names left and right Fan FPCs, with matching whole-board diagram. Exact first-generation Model 1964 service guide.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

ALenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11

Name
Adaptive Performance
Extreme Low Power
Extreme Power Boost

Source3Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/lenovo_pro_9_16/user_guide/en/index.htmlRead 5 October 2026Smart Modes widget explicitly names these three modes. Configured CPU wattages are unstated and omitted.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio (RTX 3050 Ti)

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Security

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Fingerprint

None1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

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TPM

2.01Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

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Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Windows 11 Home5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Windows5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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1,700:113Measurementprofesionalreview.com/2022/03/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 16 GB/512 GB unit. Calibration Brightness/Contrast table publishes 1700:1 contrast, white 495 cd/m2 and black 0.2908 cd/m2. X-Rite Colormunki Display with DisplayCAL 3 and HCFR. Factory panel settings discussed, exact profile and window not stated. Published contrast, not a computed substitute.

HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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85%13Measurementprofesionalreview.com/2022/03/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 16 GB/512 GB unit. DCI-P3 section explicitly calls its coverage 85%. X-Rite Colormunki Display with DisplayCAL 3 and HCFR. Coverage, not volume or Display P3. Exact profile not named. Source rounds to whole percent.

Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

ALenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio (RTX 3050 Ti)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Average FPS
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided	1920	1200	High	61.7

Source11Measurementprincipledtechnologies.com/microsoft/Surface-Laptop-Studio-comparison-science-0522.pdfRead 7 October 2026Science report page 2 Table 2 publishes 61.7 FPS. Page 3 Table 5 confirms i7-11370H, RTX 3050 Ti 4 GB, 16 GB, 512 GB and Windows 11 Home. Page 6 sets plugged-in Windows Power Mode to Best Performance. Page 9 method uses DX12, 1920 x 1200, 120 Hz, fullscreen, VSYNC off and High preset. Average of five runs on each of three identical systems, 15 runs. Windows version 10.0.22000 build 22000.348 and BIOS Microsoft 6.75.141. Data finalized March 11, 2022. Upscaling, ray tracing and 1% lows unreported and omitted.

Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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88°C13Measurementprofesionalreview.com/2022/03/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact i7/RTX 3050 Ti/16 GB/512 GB unit. Temperatures table gives CPU peak 88 C and sustained loaded 70 C. Prime95 and FurMark for approximately 60 minutes, captured with HWiNFO. Peak is stored. Firmware and exact Windows power setting not stated. This is not a gaming GPU temperature.

CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

ALenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition (16", Gen 11) 16IPH11

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio (RTX 3050 Ti)

Test	Hours (h)
Video streaming	7.47

Source14Reviewgalaxus.nl/nl/page/surface-laptop-studio-in-de-test-hoe-een-notebook-touchscreen-zinvol-is-23126Read 7 October 2026Exact i7-11370H/RTX 3050 Ti/16 GB/512 GB review. Battery section says YouTube streamed until shutdown at 7 h 28 min, full display brightness and no power-saving mode. Exact minutes converted to hours. Brightness nits, volume, browser, network and firmware not stated. No Default power mode invented.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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7.47h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

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Colour certifications

Pantone Validated, Pantone SkinTone Validated1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

Yes4Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-studio-certified-refurbished/8T2X8NX626G6/CP5ZRead 5 October 2026

EPEAT

Gold1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

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Other certifications

Carbon Neutral Certified, ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant, Eyesafe Certified 2.0, TÜV Rheinland Advanced Ecosystem Ready, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

170 W Slim Tip power adapter (3-pin), Lenovo Yoga Pen Gen 2 (Luna Grey)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact configured 170 W main adapter and Luna Grey Yoga Pen Gen 2 retained. Bundled Accessories row says None. Optional Pen Case and regional bags are excluded.

Surface Laptop Studio, 102W Surface Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents4Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-studio-certified-refurbished/8T2X8NX626G6/CP5ZRead 5 October 2026Original hardware consumer box: laptop, i7 102 W adapter, Quick Start and safety/warranty documents. Refurbished condition/pricing not imported.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact configured Power Adapter row selects 170 W Slim Tip (3-pin), distinct from optional no-adapter configurations.

Yes4Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-studio-certified-refurbished/8T2X8NX626G6/CP5ZRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact US base warranty one year courier or carry-in. Included Upgrade None. No other-market term is inherited.

1year4Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-studio-certified-refurbished/8T2X8NX626G6/CP5ZRead 5 October 2026Original US SKU one-year limited warranty also confirmed exact retailer. Refurbished coverage not substituted.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Collect and return, Carry-in1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11Read 5 October 2026Exact US base service courier or carry-in.

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Links

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Product page

www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-pro-series/lenovo-pro-9i-gen-11-aura-edition-16-inch-intel/83u90001us4Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-pro-series/lenovo-pro-9i-gen-11-aura-edition-16-inch-intel/83u90001usRead 5 October 2026Exact US part-number page fully rendered in browser. Add To Cart and current October delivery show the exact 83U90001US sold configuration. Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5050, 32 GB, 1 TB, Windows 11 Pro and Luna Grey Pen Gen 2 confirmed.

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-features3Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-featuresRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11/Lenovo_Pro_9_16IPH11_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current September 4, 2026 maker sheet read in full. Body dimensions omitted because exact PSREF 360.8 x 248.9 mm differs from manual 360.6 x 247.9 mm. Unscoped GPU-specific battery tests and other-configuration review measurements are omitted.

news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original October 2021 consumer fact sheet. Business A2000 and Pro OS excluded.

Manual

download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/lenovo_pro_9_16/user_guide/en/index.html3Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/lenovo_pro_9_16/user_guide/en/index.htmlRead 5 October 2026Complete original manufacturer HTML guide read. Header explicitly Lenovo Pro 9i Aura Edition 16-inch Gen 11.

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-features3Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-featuresRead 5 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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